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My other interest. CWC dive watches issued to the UK armed forces, 1980-1992

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I only have my quartz SBS left as my nuke-sub chrono went to another home. I was also very lucky to own an 88 SBS for around a week !

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An ‘88 SBS? Thats a rare thing, i know of 2 around from (I think) 100 issued.
Any photos?
 
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Sold for £6250 inc fees

Just seen on Instagram that it went to a very deserving @jjhughes1969

He has a pretty spectacular CWC collection and is worth a follow.
 
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An ‘88 SBS? Thats a rare thing, i know of 2 around from (I think) 100 issued.
Any photos?

Yeap an ‘88 SBS. I believe it’s right that there were one hundred issued and that there are only two other known examples (048/88 and 078/88). I think the guy I sold it to has never posted pictures so I don’t really want to without getting an OK from him.
 
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What an incredible set @watchlovr !!!

Below is my former watch which I sold because the lume was too greenish for my taste (0552 74 if I recall well). Got a wonderful Hamilton chronograph issued in 73 instead.

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My current diver, RN issued, 97

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What I find interesting is its batch number - 300 - the highest number I've ever seen on 97's actually, so could it be the last one to have been issued this year (?)
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